COSWP (Health and Safety)

Question 1

What is the Merchant Shipping Act 1995?

Answer 1

Primary legislation that allows the secretary of state to make regulations of ships and those on them

Question 2

What are Statutory Instruments?

Answer 2

Secondary legislation that provides detailed rules and regulations under the authority of an existing act of parliament

Question 3

What gives Guidance on Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and safety) regulations 1996

Answer 3

MGN 636

Question 4

Who has the responsibility for health and safety on board?

Answer 4

The shipowner and employer must ensure the health and safety for all seafarers and others working on board

Question 5

What gives guidance on the Merchant shipping and Fishing vessels (Entry into enclosed spaces) Regulations 2022?

Answer 5

MGN 659

Question 6

Duties of Seafarers with regards to health and safety

Answer 6

Take reasonable care of themselves and others

Cooperate With authority

Report Deficiencies immediately

Make proper use of plant and machinery

Question 7

What are the 8 core leadership qualities?
As outlined in STCW ch VIII

Answer 7

1. Instil respect and command authority
2. Lead by example
3. Draw on knowledge and experience
4. Remain calm in crisis
5. Practice ‘tough empathy’
6. Be sensitive to different cultures
7. Recognise seafarers limitations
8. Motivate a sense of community

Question 8

What is in COSWP?

Answer 8

Safety induction
Living on board
Emergency drills and procedures
PPE
Fire precautions
Safety officials
PTW systems
Anchoring and Mooring
Enclosed space entry
Working at height

Question 9

What is COSWP?

Answer 9

MCA document, that vies guidance on the application of the Primary legislation, Merchant Shipping health and safety regulations

For UK ships worldwide and foreign ships operating in UK waters

Question 10

Role of safety officer

Answer 10

Prioritise safety culture on board

First port of call for anything safety related

Implement and maintain safety procedures onboard

Remain in contact with company about safety culture and procedures on board

Heavily involved in the permit to work system

Ensures distribution and use of safety
equipment on board

Question 11

Overview of what is to be covered in a Safety Induction when joining a vessel?

Answer 11

Fire procedures and precautions

Escape routes

Accidents and medical emergency procedures

Health and hygiene
Housekeeping

Environmental Responsibilities

Health and Safety

Consultation, complaints procedures